Before the Bell - Starting the Discussion Before We Meet
Students, Parents Content to "Outsource" Science and Math
Leaders and experts across the country say schools must do more to ensure that students have strong skills in science,math, and technology. Parents and students surveyed in Kansas and Missouri agree that these skills are indeed crucial—but for others, not them.
When Science Really Mattered in Space and in Class
by Cornelia Dean, New York Times
When Sputnik was launched, the US mobilized to change the way students learned science. Some say we are facing similar challenges now.
Before the Bell - Starting the Discussion Before We Meet
Students, Parents Content to "Outsource" Science and Math
Leaders and experts across the country say schools must do more to ensure that students have strong skills in science,math, and technology. Parents and students surveyed in Kansas and Missouri agree that these skills are indeed crucial—but for others, not them.Full article at: NSTA Reports
When Science Really Mattered in Space and in Class
by Cornelia Dean, New York TimesWhen Sputnik was launched, the US mobilized to change the way students learned science. Some say we are facing similar challenges now.
Full article at: Science Education After Sputnik
What do you think?
- Should resources be channeled into improving science education? Would it help?
- Why do students opt out of science?
- Does the "Physics First" approach make sense?
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